Ex-Planning Commission Member Writes To PM Modi Opposing Changes In Overseas Scholarship Schemes
Former-Planning-Commission member Bhalchandra Mungekar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi protesting removal of subjects relevant to Indian history from consideration for abroad scholarships for Scheduled Castes students. "I legitimately feel that many students would not apply and that would defeat the purpose of the scheme," Mungekar added. Ministry informed Parliament themes or courses related to Indian Culture, Heritage, History, and Social-Studies will not be eligible for scholarships beginning in 2022-23.